Chris Sherrington
A Scottish judo powerhouse who battled his way to the Olympic stage, representing Great Britain in the sport's heaviest weight class.
Born 1983 (age 43)·Scottish judoka·Birthday: October 21·Millennials
Biography
Chris Sherrington carved his path in the demanding world of heavyweight judo. Hailing from Scotland, his athletic journey was defined by raw power and technical skill, culminating in a place on the British team for the 2012 London Olympics. Competing in the +100 kg category, he faced the world's best on the sport's grandest stage. His career, marked by the discipline of a black belt, extended beyond the Olympics, as he remained a significant figure in British judo, often serving as an inspiration for aspiring athletes in a sport where European competitors traditionally face fierce competition from Asian powerhouses.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Chris was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chris Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Chris's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Competed for Great Britain in the +100 kg judo event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
- Earned a black belt, signifying a high level of mastery in the art of judo.
- Represented Scotland and the UK in numerous international judo competitions throughout his career.
Did You Know?
He is a former soldier, having served in the British Army's Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).
He took up judo at the relatively late age of 16.
His father, David, was also a judoka who competed for Scotland.
“My judo was built on strength, but a gold medal is won in the mind.”
